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Children's Book Review: The Magical Animal Adoption Agency, Book 2 The Enchanted Egg by Kallie George, Illus by Alexandra Boiger

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And now for another book, that helps our kids learn from disappointment!

There's a new resident at the Magical Animal Adoption Agency-but this one hasn't hatched yet! Mr. Jams brought home an enchanted egg from his last journey, and Clover can't wait to find out what kind of creature the polka-dotted shell contains.

But one morning when Clover checks on the cozy nest of feathers she's made for the egg, she finds it empty, and the baby animal is nowhere in sight! Clover is anxious to find the creature, but the Agency is full of visitors looking for pets of their own. Will Clover be able to match them with their perfect companions and save the mysterious animal before Mr. Jams returns from his trip?

Review:

Kids in the 2-5th grade level with identify very easily with Clover, as they and their friends are starting to go off in different directions, as far as extra curricular activities and likes. They will understand how Clover feels left out, even though no one made it their purpose to leave her out. But as the proverbial saying goes, when one door closes, another opens, and Clover finds The Magical Animal Adoption Agency, and a whole new world opens up for her.

this book is a lovely reminder to kids that better opportunities might just be around the corner, and being left out/behind isn't always a bad thing. Clover learns from each animal she finds homes for, and in doing so, learns compassion and empathy, 2 very valuable lessons, as her confidence builds and she learns to believe in herself! This is a lovely book, and perfect for gift giving, especially as a 2 book set for Christmas! If you have a young daughter/granddaughter/nice, make sure they get to read this series! Bonus:

Discover more about The Magical Animal Adoption Agency , adopt an animal (!!), learn more about pet care and keeping mythical creatures, and even share a story about your special pet adoption on the MADA website!

About the Author:

Kallie George works as an author and editor in Vancouver, Canada, and she holds a master's in children's literature from the University of British Columbia. In addition to writing and editing, Kallie is a speaker and leads workshops for aspiring writers. She finds all eggs enchanting, even ordinary ones. Visit her online at kalliegeorge.com,

About the Illustrator:

Alexandra Boiger grew up in Munich, Germany, where she studied graphic design, and then began a career in feature animation, allowing her to work for Warner Bros. UK and DreamWorks. After transitioning to children's books she has illustrated numerous popular titles including the first book in The Magical Animal Adoption Agency series, Clover's Luck. Alexandra is also the author/illustrator of her debut, Max and Marla. She lives with her husband and daughter in California. See more of her work online at alexandraboiger.com.

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